The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between January 7 and January 13, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement.
Fire
Date/Time: January 7, 2025, 1:07 AM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: A fire alarm was activated after an electric golf cart caught fire in a garage, causing smoke and fire damage to the residence. No injuries were reported. Coral Springs Fire Department responded to the incident.
Fraud
Date/Time: Occurred between August 6, 2024, and January 7, 2025
Location: Parkland, FL
Loss: $5,000
Synopsis: A resident reported being scammed by an unknown individual through email and text, involving payments made with gift cards.
Theft
Date/Time: January 7, 2025, between 2:30 PM and 6:50 PM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: Business bank checks were stolen after being delivered to a previous residence. The victim provided photographic evidence but did not wish to pursue charges.
Information Reports
Date/Time: January 8, 2025, 12:35 PM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: Property was reported left in disarray.
Date/Time: January 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: An anonymous gun buyback program was conducted.
Date/Time: January 8, 2025, 6:29 PM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: A juvenile was overheard discussing gun ownership and making threats. Previous behavioral issues in another state were noted.
Extortion
Date/Time: January 8, 2022, through January 5, 2025
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: A resident reported that a family member threatened to release a private recording unless allowed to remain in their residence despite eviction proceedings.
Domestic Battery
Date/Time: January 8, 2025, 9:38 PM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: A domestic battery incident resulted in the arrest of Andrea Tejada. The individual was transported to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail.
Burglary
Date/Time: January 9, 2025, 7:38 PM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: Two unknown suspects attempted to enter a vehicle but were unsuccessful.
Suspicious Incident
Date/Time: January 10, 2025, 3:33 PM
Location: Heron Heights Elementary, Parkland, FL
Synopsis: Two older males were seen walking through the school parking lot and left in a vehicle when confronted by the principal. Authorities were unable to locate them.
Death Investigation
Date/Time: January 11, 2025, 6:39 AM
Location: Parkland, FL
Synopsis: A terminally ill resident passed away peacefully in their sleep. No foul play was suspected.
Theft
Date/Time: January 12, 2025, between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Location: Parkland Equestrian Center
Loss: $200
Synopsis: An Apple Watch was stolen during a carnival event and later traced to nearby locations.
Arrests
January 8, 2025: Andrea Tejada was arrested for domestic battery.
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